Issue - meetings

The Bereavement Services Manager presented a report to the committee updating the members on the impact of COVID-19 on the Chesterfield and District Crematorium. The committee was given a summary of the number of excess cremations compared to the five year average, that had been carried out from 1^st April 2021 to 31^st August 2021. The figure was 3.5% higher than the average.

The government lifted all restrictions on funeral events on 12^th July 2021 and the chapel capacity was increased to 98 but a decision had been made not to allow any standing room at this time. The waiting room had re-opened with capacity for 18 additional guests. The books of remembrance had re-opened along with the public toilets and the security company that had provided weekend cover was no longer required.

Staff members were still following all appropriate risk assessments and the overall feeling was that things were returning to normal.

RESOLVED –

That the report be noted.